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The power struggles in Turkish politics should not result in a regression of principles such as freedom of expression if Turkey is going to accelerate its accession process to the European Union, Economic Development Foundation (?KV) Secretary-General Çi?dem Nas has said following the announcement of a delayed EU progress report on Nov. 10.

The European Union is acting pragmatically toward Turkey in bargaining over refugees, according to the head of an organization working on Turkey-EU relations. '[Ankara] should play their cards well.

Among the most significant obstacles to rekindling talks on Turkey?s EU membership are restrictions on democratization, media freedom, freedom of expression, and human rights, Economic Development Foundation (IKV) Secretary General Çi?dem Nas has said, following German Chancellor Angela Merkel?s high-profile recent visit to Turkey.